cluing
|clu-ing|
B2
/kluːɪŋ/
(clue)
hint or evidence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clue' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clewe,' where 'clewe' meant 'a ball of thread.'
Historical Evolution
'clewe' transformed into the modern English word 'clue' through the influence of the metaphorical use of a thread leading to a solution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a ball of thread,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'clue'.
She is cluing him in on the details of the plan.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45